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Animatronics VFX Showreels HD: by Gustav Hoegen ***Spoiler Alert***

Not CGI, but wow, what an amazing animatronic showreel by the talented Gustav Hoegen! Gustav’s specialty is Animatronic Effects, Prosthetic Makeup Effects for TV and Film. His credits and some shots shown in this video include: Prometheus, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Clash of the Titans, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Doctor Who and more.

Animatronics is mainly used in movie making, but also in theme parks and other forms of entertainment. Its main advantage over CGI and stop motion is that the simulated creature has a physical presence moving in front of the camera in real time. The technology behind animatronics has become more advanced... Read more »